Another Amazing Day

Well, it doesn't seem possible to get enough sleep. It could also have something to do with sitting in lectures for the better part of the day. Either way, I was once again having difficulties staying awake. However, there were a couple of times that I did not have any trouble.

This morning, I sat down at an empty table to have breakfast, and Randi sat down next to me. Well, he actually left a chair between us, but I quickly remedied that when he went to get his food. He is just a brilliant man; sharper at 86 than I ever was. And he is so friendly. He told the table stories, but made sure to include everyone at the table. He did a couple of magic tricks, and kept joking that I was laughing. Actually, I believe that I was grinning from ear to ear.

I also got to watch a live recording of the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe, where they revealed a new Rogue. It was so wonderful seeing one of my favorite podcasts recorded live. I find it fascinating that sometime next week I will be walking to work and listening to it again on my iPod. But wait: the fun didn't stop there! I also got to watch a special private recording of the Skeptic's Guide. This one only had 30 people. It was a fascinating episode where George Hrab interviewed the Rogues. There was even a part where Bob and then George started crying. It was touching.

The SGU was not the only interesting part of the day. Today was the day I went to the James Randi Celebration, a party to remember all the good he has done for so many people. I was at the table closest to the stage. Actually, I had been in the front row--just behind the VIP seating--for the entire conference. I was good at getting there early.

What an amazing day at The Amazing Meeting!